NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Boston gave New York Knicks fans further reason to grumble on Monday after the Celtics produced a stunning fourth-quarter run to claim a 96-86 victory.
Paul Pierce scored 21 points, including nine straight Boston points during a critical stretch in the fourth quarter, while Kevin Garnett recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds to help the Celtics (50-19) overcome a nine-point deficit in the final quarter.
For New York, the loss intensifies the scrutiny of a
